11 Unconventional TV Christmas Dinners

December is the perfect time to revisit the classic Christmas movies, TV shows, and cartoons. These films have been cleverly disguised in genres ranging from dramas and musicals to horrors, action flicks, and comedies poking fun at the Americans with their passion for excessive illumination, the abundance of presents, and traditional holiday feasting like there’s no tomorrow.

Some of these movies, however, include highly unusual Christmas dinners that will never be the norm. Let’s dig in!

1. Groundhog Day –– Bountiful Breakfast

When Bill Murray’s character finally realizes that he’s reliving the same day over and over, he starts having fun experimenting and taking chances. In one of film history’s best breakfast scenes, Murray slams down doughnuts, cakes, bacon and eggs, pancakes, and coffee, which he slurps straight from the jar because who cares.

2. Miracle on 34th Street –– Cookies and Milk

What’s more Christmas-y than Santa’s favorite midnight snack? Chocolate chip pastry and a glass of frosty milk will definitely restore the jolly big guy’s stamina, just like they did in the classic X-Mas movie Miracle on 34th Street.

3. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation –– Just a Huge Turkey

First of all, who eats turkey for Christmas? Everyone knows that the big bird can only be consumed during Thanksgiving and the following few days. What we see in National Lampoon is a heresy! Big, juicy, delicious heresy! … I’d like some white meat, thank you.

4. Elf –– Spaghetti with Maple Syrup

Elf is Will Farrel’s best work to date and a true delight to rewatch during the festive season. And yet, that particular scene with him eating spaghetti doused with maple syrup makes me queasy every time.